50
MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
A middle-aged family man and high school teacher struggles in silence as he accepts the fact that he is gay.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h
Shorter than 9 in 10 dramas, −49 min on the typical 109
typical 10960Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1981
February 22, 1981
45 years ago
Genres
DramaTV MovieLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Canada
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 2 moreDirecting · 2
- Donald Brittain Director
- Allan Harmon Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Anna Sandor Writer
Production · 3
- Sam Levene Executive Producer
- Bill Gough Producer
- Maryke McEwen Associate Producer
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